Author Central

Democracy Chronicles Author Central is where we feature our team of over one-hundred authors from around the world. We are looking for creative new contributors so please get in touch if you would like to write for DC.

Democracy Chronicles is the product of a network of democracy focused authors, artists, activists, and contributors from around the globe.

Here at Author Central you can take a look at the original articles and access the biographies of our international team of authors. If you click their names above you will be taken to their full biography and article archive.

You can also take a look at our Political Art page for political artists of all kinds that highlights the original work of numerous Democracy Chronicles authors.

We are actively looking for creative new contributors to join our team. If you or someone you know is interested in contributing please get in touch. We are expanding and we want to hear from people from all kind of backgrounds and perspectives.

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Thoughts on Corporate Personhood(3/10/2019)by Fred Gohlke-In looking for sense in the modern world, we must not overlook the fact that, whatever the judicial rationale supporting the decision that corporations are persons, corporations are not human.

Is Algeria Turning Green or Staying Red?(3/8/2019)by David Anderson, J.D.-Algeria has long been a gangster state so now these angry youngsters have taken to the streets in large numbers. Most of the population is very poor, half are under 30 and 29% are unemployed.

Listening to the Voices of Our Farmers: Preview(3/6/2019)by Lynn S. Kahn, Ph.D.-Dairy farming is the perfect microcosm for all the ways big money and bad policy is destroying local control of our food supply, devastating rural economies and filling us up with chemically enhanced products.

Buggered in the Balkans: Russia’s Latest Antics(2/26/2019)by David Anderson, J.D.-Ethnic tribalism and the poison of religion with its magical fairy tales are the weak links where malevolent actors like Russia can manipulate and damage democracy - even in a modern European context like Serbia.

Elizabeth and Bernie: The Ticket I Would Vote For(2/25/2019)by Jack Jones-I love Bernie Sanders. I also have a soft spot for Elizabeth Warren. I want them both and I want them both now. They would be better than the dynamic duo, power couple or gruesome twosome. They would be Elizabeth and Bernie!

Thoughts on Government(2/19/2019)by Fred Gohlke-There are three flaws in our government: the way we maintain our laws, the way we tax, and the way we select our representatives. Until we improve, we cannot sunset bad laws or improve the way we tax.

Amazon Pays Nothing in Taxes, But the Poor Sure Do(2/18/2019)by Jack Jones-The middle class and the poor need the tax breaks, not the Oligarchs at the top. There are property taxes, income taxes, alcohol taxes, license plate taxes, utility taxes, tobacco taxes, gasoline taxes and more.

Taiwan Nearly Cured of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2/13/2019)by David Anderson, J.D.-Taiwan's democracy, established in the 1980s, is firm, successful and arguably the most advanced in East Asia. So it is no surprise they are making a well-considered move in public health.

The Disability Party and Abortion(2/12/2019)by Andrew Straw-The Disability Party has a position on abortion that some people find problematic. It is important for everyone to understand why this political party would limit the reach of Roe v. Wade the landmark case on abortion.

The Limits of Ranked Choice Voting(2/8/2019)by Aaron Hamlin-It’s important to not oversell the benefits of Ranked Choice Voting, which many outlets are doing. Overselling RCV can create unrealistic expectations and sour voters to other alternative voting methods.

Time’s Up America – Civil Disobedience Now(2/5/2019)by Jack Jones-We have been acting like doormats and have been complacent to our corporate masters. Not only that but at least 30% of us seem to be even going long and think that we are on the right track! So why do we think that there’s going to be any change?

My Addition to the Literary Mexican Tradition of La Calavera(2/1/2019)by Julio César Guerrero-La Calavera is a literary Mexican tradition and discipline from the post-1910 revolution years developed by journalist José Guadalupe Posada and also part of the Magical Realism movement. Even Diego Rivera painted Calaveras.

On the 6th Anniversary of the Disability Party, Some Background(1/31/2019)by Andrew Straw-Disabled Americans are encouraged to vote, but that’s all. No barriers have been removed to ensure that disabled voters have disabled candidates to vote for. Some states pretend that no disabled persons have disability rights as a candidate.